This Reproductive Health Commodity Security (RHCS) Situational Analysis
Report is an update of the 2007 Report. The Report has been prepared to provide
an assessment of the RHCS situation in Vanuatu’s Ministry of Health (MoH). In
addition, this Report is to provide a better understanding of policy and
operational constraints that affect RHCS. This Report will also contribute to
Vanuatu’s RH policy and RHCS strategic plan.

The RHCS Situation Analysis was undertaken through a workshop conducted for
RH Supervisors from the Provinces, their IT counterparts and Pharmacy personnel.
Senior Staff at the CMS were interviewed and Staff (nurses/midwives) at the Vila
Central Hospital’s Pharmacy Department, the Family Planning Unit and selected
health centres were visited.

Findings and recommendations have been categorised and discussed using the
Strategic Pathway to Reproductive Health Commodity Security (SPARHCS)
framework...